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Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore was honored this week by Steuben County for his role as a special prosecutor in connection with the death of Kelley Stage Clayton.

The county issued a proclamation commending Wetmore's work on the cases of Thomas Clayton, Michael Beard and Mark Blandford, all ultimately convicted in connection with Kelley Clayton's September 2015 death at her Caton home.

Wetmore was assigned as a special prosecutor after Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker recused himself, citing a conflict of interest.

Beard and Clayton were found guilty of first- and second-degree murder following jury trials, and Blandford pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter as part of an agreement in exchange for testifying at Clayton's trial.

Steuben County Sheriff James Allard presented the proclamation to Wetmore at the Chemung County Legislature’s meeting this week.

“District Attorney Wetmore’s unceasing commitment to justice and the pursuit of truth in the prosecution of those responsible for this heinous crime serves as a true testament to his leadership and professionalism,” the proclamation reads. Wetmore “should be recognized and commended for crossing county borders and providing exemplary service to the citizens of Steuben County.”